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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.68, 234.71 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.68, 234.71 and 129.54 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.68 : 234.71 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.68/234.71 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.68x = 234.71 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.68x = 30,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,404.33/156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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